Kumano Hayatama Taisha

Shinto shrine near Japan's tallest waterfall, UNESCO site

1000-year temple, private baths, spa-quality rooms, amazing food

Rooms with river views, onsen baths, and exceptional multi-course meals

Historic temple, largest rock garden, artifacts, paintings

Farm-to-table buffet, sweets, lodging, workshops, historic school

Clean guesthouse offers capsules, private rooms, helpful host

Tranquil Buddhist temple with simple rooms, meditation hall, hot spring

Tranquil temple stay: vegetarian meals, garden, morning ceremonies

Expansive white-sand beach, clear blue water, hot springs

Onsen bathhouses, tearoom, traditional rooms with tatami